Director, Direct Marketing, Ms. Foundation for Women, New York, NY

Director, Direct Marketing

Posted on: October 17, 2013
Posted by: Ms. Foundation for Women

OVERVIEW
 
The Ms. Foundation for Women fights to eliminate barriers for all women. We fight to keep lawmakers and public figures in check, to protect and fortify our fragile successes, and to secure the same opportunities for all women in the U.S. We strategically target and tear down obstacles that stand in the way of each and every woman's health, safety and economic well-being, with a particular commitment to building the power of low-income communities and women of color. Our fundamental belief is that when even one woman is held back, it diminishes us all.

How do we accomplish all we do? By speaking out and demanding change on the most pressing issues facing women today. By investing funds — and more importantly — time, expertise and training in over 100 trailblazing organizations nationwide. By connecting these groups so they can magnify their impact. By possessing deep knowledge of women's experiences on the ground and advocating for policy solutions on the national stage.

There's more to do — and with your help, we're doing it. Because to secure a better future for ourselves, our families, our communities, this is a fight we can't afford to lose.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position reports to the Vice President, Development and has primary responsibility for growth of donor acquisition primarily through direct mail, telemarketing, and online strategies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop the strategy and manage the direct response fundraising plan
• Manage the budget for direct marketing including projections and maintenance of expenses
• Plan and manage the department's solicitation/communications calendar
• Coordinate mail appeals with the major gifts mail and email plan
• Implement testing of control pieces to test new strategies
• Write or edit direct mail copy and design pieces as needed
• Write fundraising e-appeals and web copy and evaluate and report on results
• Create a online donor marketing plan
• Manage search engine advertising to maximize donor revenue
• Oversee design, production of printed pieces and manage vendor relationships
• Work with Communications staff to ensure current and accurate web content
• Source out stories and photos from Ms. grantees that will appeal to donors
• Design and manage a fundraising funnel on the web
• Manage a retention plan for donors including the reactivation of lapsed donors
• Write acknowledgments to link direct mail and online strategies
• Design and write donor newsletters
• Oversee the design and copy of the annual report
• Manage DM list rental process to maximize revenue returns and minimize costs

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3-5 years' experience working in direct response fundraising.
• Solid Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Photoshop skills
• Some experience with HTML and a solid background in understanding the technology behind web marketing and search techniques
• Strong team player with strong degree of organization, initiative, attention to detail, timely follow-through and high standards for accuracy and efficiency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; a demonstrated team player and a good sense of humor.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with web and email software and online donor management systems
• Commitment to social and economic justice for women

Additional information on the Ms. Foundation can be found at forwomen.org.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and résumé in confidence to Human Resources:

http://forwomen.org/content/5/en/

Please no follow-up phone calls or faxes. We regret it will not to possible to communicate with candidates except those who most closely match our requirements. Thank you.

The Ms. Foundation for Women is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Director of Development, Center for American Progress, Washington, DC

Director of Development

Posted on: May 30, 2013
Posted by: Center for American Progress

SUMMARY

Enough, a project of the Center for American Progress, has an immediate opening for an experienced Director of Development. Enough is looking for a Director of Development who is highly motivated by a strong commitment to the vision and mission of the Project. The ideal candidate will have strong prior experience in promoting human rights and fund development. In partnership with the Executive Director, other members of the management team, a Development Advisory Committee, and the development staff of the Center for American Progress, the Development Director will articulate and execute the development strategy and goals of the Enough Project. This individual will be responsible for coordinating outreach with current and potential donors and foundations, identifying prospective new donors, and preparing all funding proposals and grant reports in close coordination with Enough management and program staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with Enough leadership team including the Executive Director, the Project co-Founder, and other senior management to develop and implement a multi-year fundraising strategy that includes major donors, special events, foundation and corporate giving, and other activities to raise the organization's annual operating budget.
• In consultation with the leadership team, recruit and convene a fundraising Advisory Committee of high net worth individuals deeply committed to the mission of the Enough Project and willing to assist in fundraising efforts and provide oversight for the development and implementation of the fundraising strategy.
• Create all development materials and participate in developing and implementing marketing strategies and materials for outreach to and conservation of donors.
• Research, identify, and cultivate sources of foundation grants.
• Assist Enough Project co-Founder John Prendergast, who has long been the principal fundraiser and public face of the project, in cultivating and meeting the needs of celebrity supporters and current private donors to the project.
• Support Enough leadership in outreach and cultivation of prospective donors.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with current and potential foundation donors.
• Lead all stages of proposal development, submission. and grant reporting—including writing and editing—in coordination with Enough Program staff.
• Coordinate Enough development activities with the CAP Development team and with CAP finance department and assist the executive team with budget oversight and management.
• Hire and supervise Development staff and interns.
• Develop and oversee systems and procedures for maintaining accurate and comprehensive donor and prospect information.
• Research and implement innovative fundraising strategies using social media, crowd-sourcing, peer-to-peer fundraising ,and other approaches to increase Enough's brand recognition and expand the individual donor base.
• Coordinate regular reviews of Enough's strategic plans, coordinate and participate in drafting Enough's annual operating plans, and strengthen internal record keeping systems to aid in tracking progress toward defined objectives and communicating organizational effectiveness to internal and external stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• A demonstrated commitment to human rights consistent with the vision and mission of the Enough Project is a must.
• Five to ten years of fundraising experience and extensive experience networking with major donors.
• Experience cultivating and maintaining relationships with foundations.
• Proficiency in researching, writing, reporting, and tracking foundation grants.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively.
• Superb organizational skills and demonstrated ability to multitask and manage complex projects on deadline.
• Adept team player with excellent interpersonal and managerial skills.
• A high level of personal energy, dependability, and commitment.
• Knowledge of Africa and its human rights issues.
• Demonstrated ability in computer skills for word processing, databases, spreadsheets, fundraising software and presentations, and ability to learn new software packages.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work independently.
• Salesforce CRM experience a plus.
• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
• Ability to speak French a plus.

American Progress provides a competitive compensation and benefits package.
For more information on the Center for American Progress, please go to www.americanprogress.org.
For more information on the Center for American Progress Action Fund, please go to www.americanprogressaaction.org.

HOW TO APPLY

E-mail your Word resume and cover letter attachments to: jobs@americanprogress.org.
Or you may write to: Center for American Progress 1333 H Street, NW, 10th Floor Washington, DC 20005
In your correspondence, please reference the exact title of the job you are applying for in the subject line. This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled. No phone calls please.
Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses from American Progress.
Thank you for your interest in American Progress.

American Progress is an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Director of Revenue Cycle, Planned Parenthood Health Systems, Raleigh, NC

Director of Revenue Cycle

Posted on: May 24, 2013
Application deadline: June 30, 2013
Posted by: Planned Parenthood Health Systems

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the CFO, drives PPHS revenue cycle optimization as it relates to cash flow and revenue. Ensures compliance with regulations relating to Federal, State, HIPAA and private payer contracts. Plans and oversees the billing revenue cycle operations for a four state operation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Oversees all aspects of the Revenue Cycle: fee schedule development, chargemaster maintenance, review of billed claims, training of staff on billing functions and revenue optimization.
2. Responsible for all aspects of billing staff supervision. Implements metrics to monitor staff performance, so they can provide clear guidance to staff.
3. Ensure Practice Management System is optimally functioning including charge mapping to NextGen EMR system to ensure that claims process through correctly to the EPM. Assists with EMR as needed.
4. Maintain Third Party Insurance contracts with Commercial and Medicaid Payers and Pharmacy Benefit Managers. Obtain new contracts with insurance carriers and seeks to expand access to patients when advantageous to PPHS. Assist VP of Finance with contract renegotiation as needed. Also work with network providers to resolve payment issues.
5. Focal point for any new revenue generating programs to ensure appropriate set-up and integration into the revenue cycle. Ensure new programs are communicated effectively to all staff involved and that systems are in place to track and collect these revenues. Provide ad hoc reporting on these programs to help track their progress and minimize potential risk areas.
6. Identifies missed revenue opportunities. Analyzes the actual volume of visits versus budget and prior year. Reports on reasons for budget variances and suggests focus areas for the Health Centers to improve on visits and revenues.
7. Maintain Fee Schedule. Propose at least annually the change in fees for the organization. Disseminate and train staff on fee schedule. Update fee schedule as need for new codes and obsolete codes.
8. Review revenue posted to the Accounting System to ensure that revenues are stated appropriately. Manage all revenues and related general ledger receivable accounts.
9. Direct the billing functions: billing, cash posting, follow-up and refunds to ensure that the functions are effective and efficient. Supervises the Billing Manager.
10. Prepare monthly dashboard reporting to help Management review the current state of Accounts Receivable. Provide other reporting as requested.
11. Ensure that insurance verification is being performed optimally to ensure proper billing and collections.
12. Meet metrics established for billing department including, but not limited to: denials, aging, claim submission, etc.
13. Provide training and consultative assistance to Health Centers on coding, billing, credits, collections and revenue issues. Ensure site visits are made to provide assistance, but also ensure compliance. This includes training for orientation of new staff.
14. Maintains the Billing and Compliance Manual including at least annual updates.
15. Oversees provider credentialing.
16. Other duties as assigned by the Vice-President of Finance.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education: Must possess a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a business or administrative healthcare related field. MBA preferred.

• Certified Coder designation strongly desired. Advanced working knowledge of CPT-4, ICD 9, 10 coding requirements and OIG billing compliance guidelines.
• Experience: Minimum of [5] years experience in revenue cycle operations with at least [3] years experience in a relevant revenue cycle leadership role and (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Electronic Practice Management (EPM) systems is required, NextGen experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years experience managing or directing patient registration, time of service collections and charge entry functions in a specialty setting.
• Ability to demonstrate extensive knowledge of third-party and insurance company operating
  procedures, regulations and billing requirements, and government reimbursement programs. They have a thorough understanding of medical information systems for billing and accounts receivable, spreadsheet analysis, reporting applications, medical terminology, and coding and office procedures.
• Possess successful record of adding value to organizations through the proactive analysis and resolution of potential bottlenecks that may negatively affect the organization's reimbursement and accounts receivable. Must demonstrate a record of significantly improving patient accounts receivable and delivering additional revenues.
• Must possess superior communication skills, demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment, and be able to effectively direct front and back-end work processes and personnel toward a common goal.

Personal: Commitment to and understanding of PPHS goals and mission. Must be flexible and able to work independently. Must have strong organization skills. Some travel necessary.
Vision: Required to read and analyze data daily.
Hearing and Speaking: Required to hear telephone and communicate with staff, patients and public daily via telephone and in person.
Agility and Dexterity: Required to perform written communication daily. Required to use office equipment necessary to the performance of job duties (telephone, computer, printer, copy machine, fax).
Mental: Ability to read and comprehend data daily.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.pphs.org to apply.

Director of Development, New York Asian Women's Center, New York, NY

Director of Development

Posted on: May 24, 2013
Posted by: New York Asian Women's Center

DESCRIPTION

The New York Asian Women's Center is the largest Asian American focused domestic violence agency in the country; a premier human trafficking victim serving organization; and, a national demonstration project that will develop and provide model services to sexually abused survivors. With a $3.5 million annual budget, NYAWC offers a 24/7 hotline; counseling and case management services for survivors and their children; emergency shelter and transitional housing; and, immigration legal services.

Annually, NYAWC raises over $750,000 from foundations, corporations and individuals. With encouragement and through fundraising by our board of directors our goal is to increase private funding, especially by expanding individual donations. As such, we are creating this director of development position. This position reports directly to the executive director, is an executive staff member and supports the board of directors' fundraising activities.

Currently, the NYAWC development department is comprised of a manager and an associate whose position is split between development and communications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

¨ Prospecting, cultivating and nurturing relationships with individuals, corporations and large foundations.
¨ Directing and supervising the development department
¨ Developing and implementing a comprehensive marketing and public relations strategy.
¨ Create a fund development plan and a major gift and planned giving program to increase revenues, supporting the strategic direction of the organization.
¨ Overseeing special events and campaigns.

QUALIFICATIONS

¨ Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred.
¨ 4-5 years nonprofit fundraising experience.
¨ Demonstrated ability to prospect, cultivate and manage individual donations.
¨ Proven management and leadership capabilities.
¨ Strong written and verbal communication skills.
¨ Understanding of issues of violence against women and/or Asian communities.

HOW TO APPLY

Email resume, cover letter and SALARY REQUIREMENT to: HR@nyawc.org. No Phone Calls.

Compensation and benefit package are competitive.

The New York Asian Women's Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Director of Communications & Engagement, Every Mother Counts, Boston, MA

Director of Communications and Engagement

Posted on: May 15, 2013
Posted by: Every Mother Counts

DESCRIPTION

Every Mother Counts (EMC) is a campaign to end preventable deaths caused by pregnancy and childbirth around the world. Every Mother Counts informs, engages, and mobilizes new audiences to take action to improve the health and well being of girls and women worldwide. Every Mother Counts is still a very small organization but has offices in both New York and Washington, DC and is currently establishing an office in Boston, MA. This position will work out of our Boston location, under the supervision of the Executive Director.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

EMC is looking for a Director of Communications and Engagement with proven experience in communications strategy, as well as the ability to build and nurture a community dedicated to supporting EMC's mission and goals.

The Director of Communications and Engagement will drive engagement across stakeholder groups (e.g. partners, community, influencers, consumers, activists) using a holistic strategy that encompasses digital, communications, and special project/events. This person will create and implement the strategy and marketing plans around key campaign moments, ensuring scalability and metrics for success measurement. This person will also lead research and analysis for EMC that measures the health and impact of the organization and depth of engagement and awareness and develop tools and case studies demonstrating EMC's value to partners. This person will focus on each of these areas, with the goal of increasing awareness of the Every Mother Counts campaign amongst the general public, increasing web and social media traffic, driving activity around key campaigns, outreach efforts and managing the strategy for maintaining the Every Mother Counts website. The position will work in close collaboration with EMC leadership, social media, and partnerships staff.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Developing a holistic "engagement strategy" (encompassing creative, communications and marketing strategies and campaigns) to generate and increase awareness about EMC and its mission/messaging and assess the most effective ways to reach EMC's target audience.
• Mobilizing EMC's constituents to take action through meaningful engagements across a variety of media.
• Utilizing EMC's digital presence to attract new supporters, grow EMC's audience and implement EMC's campaigns online.
• Managing the relationships with EMC's communications and digital personnel and agencies.
• Overseeing the day-to-day communications activities (including digital).
• Setting the strategy for and leading the maintenance of the EMC website both in terms of design and content.
• Setting the strategy for the editorial calendar as per the organization's goals.
• Overseeing the PR agency, all EMC media materials, press materials (releases, kits, etc.) and approving all external press releases and speaking points.
• Working in concert with the PR agency for traditional media and digital placements, increasing and retaining media relationships and proactively pitching EMC.
• Developing new ideas for feature stories, placement and new media relationships.
• Managing EMC's presence in social networking sites including Facebook, Twitter, and other similar community sites, posting on relevant blogs, seeding content into social applications as needed and encouraging dialogue amongst the community.
• In collaboration with the Partnerships Manager, working closely with corporate partners and their functions to engage employees in supporting EMC's efforts and achieve media coverage of cause-marketing campaigns.
• Arranging public appearances, lectures, contests, or exhibits to increase awareness of maternal health issues.
• Responding to deadline driven press inquiries, setting up interviews, and responding to information requests.
• Pitching media at EMC branded events including securing celebrities or other notable figures to enhance EMC press opportunities.
• Monitoring all EMC coverage and providing regular reports of all EMC coverage, impressions and contacts.
• Developing monitoring and evaluation metrics to measure success in outreach efforts.
• Planning and directing the development and communication of EMC's accomplishments to supporters.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media or a related field required
• At least 7-10 years experience working on internet-based campaigns, particularly for corporate or issue advocacy
• Strong project management and ability to self motivate and direct
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms and their respective participants and how they can be deployed in different scenarios
• Strong knowledge of blogging ecosystem relevant to maternal and child health and enthusiasm to engage and build relationships within the community
• Superior writing and editing skills
• Superior critical thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to produce under pressure and tight deadlines
• Passion and collaborative spirit to maintain a creative team
• Basic knowledge of HTML and comfort with internet-based applications
• Self-motivated and results-oriented
• A record for being reliable, utilizing sound judgment and responding well to adversity
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Knowledge of international development issues a plus
• General interest and dedication to the mission of EMC

HOW TO APPLY

Applications including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume (in Word format), salary history, and where you learned of the position should be sent to the EMC HR Director, Kristen Kirkland at kristen@everymothercounts.org.

South Counties Regional Director, Girl Scouts, DuPont, WA

South Counties Regional Director

Posted on: May 17, 2013
Posted by: Girl Scouts of Western Washington

DESCRIPTION

Girl Scouts of Western Washington is committed to building future leaders who are committed to making the world a better place. Given the opportunity, every girl can become a leader with the courage to act on her values, develop the ability to make clear decisions, and acquire the self- confidence to make a difference in the world around her. Girl Scouts provides these opportunities through fun, girl-driven programs, reflecting the ever-changing needs and interests of girls. In the model of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE), the activities we do in Girl Scouts and the way that we do them result in outcomes that empower girls to become leaders. Girls can participate in Girl Scouts in a number of ways: As part of a troop, attending a series of programs, events or even travel! Volunteers can support the development of these future leaders either directly or by supporting other volunteers.

Girl Scouts of Western Washington (www.girlscoutsww.org) is currently seeking a Regional Director to direct and oversee the implementation of an integrated strategy of regional programming, recruitment, volunteer support and retention for our members in a region that includes Pierce, Thurston, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, Pacific and Lewis Counties. They oversee a cross-functional team that ensures that Girl Scouts is marketed and accessible to girls and adult volunteers. The Regional Director ensures that Girl Scouts offers fulfilling, fun, and flexible experiences for the diverse communities of girls and volunteers in their region.

This is a full-time, exempt position with an excellent health benefits package and generous paid leave.
Girl Scouts of Western Washington values diversity. Girl Scouts is a welcoming, inclusive organization. Girl Scouts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Primary

Responsible for leading a team that will ensure participating Girl Scouts experience quality program based on the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE). The program and quality should support the organization's strategic plan and program initiatives, and when possible link to National Program Portfolio, such as Journeys.
Responsible for implementing and overseeing the organization's recruitment plans and volunteer support to troops and other girl programs that achieves the annual goals in the region.
Direct the on-going development and delivery of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) regional programming to members; by utilizing community input and volunteer participation that strengthens girl centric programming that provides flexible options for participation.
Supervise assigned staff. Recruit, interview, hire, provide training, and development as appropriate, evaluate, counsel, provide conflict management and discipline as needed, and terminate if necessary. Provide regular one-on-one meetings with staff to ensure goal achievement and timely support to volunteers, conduct staff team meetings. Support staff retention and professional growth.
Actively collaborate with other departments. Engage in open-dialogue, continuous learning, and timely follow-up action.
Provide and ensure superior customer service is delivered through interactive and timely communication with internal and external customers, Girl Scout members and families, co-workers, and community members and contacts. One of the key measurements of successful Girl Scout customer service includes the timely placement of girls and volunteers into troops or other programs.
Create and manage the regional budget that supports the region's goals and work plans.
Direct, advise and coach staff in the managing of volunteer conflicts. Interceding to mediation, when required. Consult and update Vice President of Membership or others, as necessary.

Secondary

Assist Fund Development staff in the identification and cultivation of key volunteers, donors and corporations that strengthens community partnerships that are mission-aligned.
Place a high priority on building relationships within targeted communities, by becoming actively involved and knowledgeable of our diverse racial and ethnic communities. Support the development of cultural competency in staff.
In addition to the above, perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent education and work experience.
• Minimum three years' experience successfully managing or supporting volunteers in direct or indirect program delivery.
• Minimum four years' experience supervising employees.
• Demonstrated success working in cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of youth development strongly preferred.
• Experience in development and administration of budgets and work plans.
• Excellent customer experience/service skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills necessary to be able to work with individuals at all levels and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience successfully working with a variety of racial and ethnic groups strongly preferred.
• Previous work experience utilizing conflict resolution skills.
• Availability to work varied hours, including nights and weekends, as necessary.
• Ability and willingness to work remotely or from a home office, on occasion.
• Skilled in Outlook, Word and Excel, and familiarity with Access or other database system.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritizes deadlines, work independently, take initiative, highly organized, and maintain confidentiality in a fast paced and challenging work environment.
• Valid Washington State driver's license, vehicle in working condition, proof of insurance, or the ability to fulfill timely and extensive travel requirements across widespread regional geography.
• Satisfactory results from criminal background search.
• Willingness to maintain membership in Girl Scouts.

About Girl Scouts of Western Washington
Girl Scouts is for every girl and we are committed to serving girls who face sometimes overwhelming obstacles through programs such as Girl Scouts Beyond Bars, serving the daughters of women in prison, Girl Scouts Fostering A Future, serving girls who are in foster care, Girl Scouting in the School Day meeting with girls in area elementary and middle schools and Skills For Life, serving girls in low income housing communities, many of whom are new to this country. We currently serve over 26,000 girls in partnership with nearly 13,000 volunteers throughout seventeen counties in western Washington. In addition to our headquarters, we operate field offices located in Bellevue, Bremerton, DuPont and Marysville, as well as six camp properties: Camp Lyle Mcleod and Camp St. Albans near Belfair, Camp Robbinswold on the Hood Canal, Camp Evergreen near Longview, Camp Klahanee near Hoquiam and Camp River Ranch, near Carnation.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to hr@girlscoutsww.org / the email address above indicating the position title, your last name and where you saw this posting in the subject line of your email.

Regional Director, Girl Scouts, Bellevue, WA

King County Regional Director

Posted on: May 17, 2013
Posted by: Girl Scouts of Western Washington

DESCRIPTION

Girl Scouts of Western Washington is committed to building future leaders who are committed to making the world a better place. Given the opportunity, every girl can become a leader with the courage to act on her values, develop the ability to make clear decisions, and acquire the self- confidence to make a difference in the world around her. Girl Scouts provides these opportunities through fun, girl-driven programs, reflecting the ever-changing needs and interests of girls. In the model of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE), the activities we do in Girl Scouts and the way that we do them result in outcomes that empower girls to become leaders. Girls can participate in Girl Scouts in a number of ways: As part of a troop, attending a series of programs, events or even travel! Volunteers can support the development of these future leaders either directly or by supporting other volunteers.

Girl Scouts of Western Washington (www.girlscoutsww.org) is currently seeking a Regional Director to direct and oversee the implementation of an integrated strategy of regional programming, recruitment, volunteer support and retention in King County. They oversee a cross-functional team that ensures that Girl Scouts is marketed and accessible to girls and adult volunteers. The Regional Director ensures that Girl Scouts offers fulfilling, fun, and flexible experiences for the diverse communities of girls and volunteers in King County.

This is a full-time, exempt position with an excellent health benefits package and generous paid leave.
Girl Scouts of Western Washington values diversity. Girl Scouts is a welcoming, inclusive organization. Girl Scouts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Primary

Responsible for leading a team that will ensure participating Girl Scouts experience quality program based on the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE). The program and quality should support the organization's strategic plan and program initiatives, and when possible link to National Program Portfolio, such as Journeys.
Responsible for implementing and overseeing the organization's recruitment plans and volunteer support to troops and other girl programs that achieves the annual goals in the region.
Direct the on-going development and delivery of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) regional programming to members; by utilizing community input and volunteer participation that strengthens girl centric programming that provides flexible options for participation.
Supervise assigned staff. Recruit, interview, hire, provide training, and development as appropriate, evaluate, counsel, provide conflict management and discipline as needed, and terminate if necessary. Provide regular one-on-one meetings with staff to ensure goal achievement and timely support to volunteers, conduct staff team meetings. Support staff retention and professional growth.
Actively collaborate with other departments. Engage in open-dialogue, continuous learning, and timely follow-up action.
Provide and ensure superior customer service is delivered through interactive and timely communication with internal and external customers, Girl Scout members and families, co-workers, and community members and contacts. One of the key measurements of successful Girl Scout customer service includes the timely placement of girls and volunteers into troops or other programs.
Create and manage the regional budget that supports the region's goals and work plans.
Direct, advise and coach staff in the managing of volunteer conflicts. Interceding to mediation, when required. Consult and update Vice President of Membership or others, as necessary.

Secondary

Assist Fund Development staff in the identification and cultivation of key volunteers, donors and corporations that strengthens community partnerships that are mission-aligned.
Place a high priority on building relationships within targeted communities, by becoming actively involved and knowledgeable of our diverse racial and ethnic communities. Support the development of cultural competency in staff.
In addition to the above, perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent education and work experience.
• Minimum three years' experience successfully managing or supporting volunteers in direct or indirect program delivery.
• Minimum four years' experience supervising employees.
• Demonstrated success working in cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of youth development strongly preferred.
• Experience in development and administration of budgets and work plans.
• Excellent customer experience/service skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills necessary to be able to work with individuals at all levels and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience successfully working with a variety of racial and ethnic groups strongly preferred.
• Previous work experience utilizing conflict resolution skills.
• Availability to work varied hours, including nights and weekends, as necessary.
• Ability and willingness to work remotely or from a home office, on occasion.
• Skilled in Outlook, Word and Excel, and familiarity with Access or other database system.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritizes deadlines, work independently, take initiative, highly organized, and maintain confidentiality in a fast paced and challenging work environment.
• Valid Washington State driver's license, vehicle in working condition, proof of insurance, or the ability to fulfill timely and extensive travel requirements across widespread regional geography.
• Satisfactory results from criminal background search.
• Willingness to maintain membership in Girl Scouts.

About Girl Scouts of Western Washington
Girl Scouts is for every girl and we are committed to serving girls who face sometimes overwhelming obstacles through programs such as Girl Scouts Beyond Bars, serving the daughters of women in prison, Girl Scouts Fostering A Future, serving girls who are in foster care, Girl Scouting in the School Day meeting with girls in area elementary and middle schools and Skills For Life, serving girls in low income housing communities, many of whom are new to this country. We currently serve over 26,000 girls in partnership with nearly 13,000 volunteers throughout seventeen counties in western Washington. In addition to our headquarters, we operate field offices located in Bellevue, Bremerton, DuPont and Marysville, as well as six camp properties: Camp Lyle Mcleod and Camp St. Albans near Belfair, Camp Robbinswold on the Hood Canal, Camp Evergreen near Longview, Camp Klahanee near Hoquiam and Camp River Ranch, near Carnation.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to hr@girlscoutsww.org / the email address above indicating the position title, your last name and where you saw this posting in the subject line of your e-mail.

Development Director, NARAL Pro-Choice Washington, Seattle, WA

Development Director

Posted on: May 15, 2013
Posted by: NARAL Pro-Choice Washington

SUMMARY

NARAL Pro-Choice Washington seeks a Development Director to manage and develop an annual fundraising plan, including cultivating and developing major and mid-level donor relationships, organizing events, managing a fundraising calendar, and overseeing a database. This position is based in Seattle and reports directly to the Executive Director. The right candidate will have a solid background in fundraising, including event management, proposal writing and financial reporting, donor cultivation and use of technology to enhance fundraising.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, organize and implement the major donor plan. This person will staff the executive director in major donor efforts and makemajor donor calls and visits when necessary and appropriate.
• Establish innovative strategies to promote giving to NARAL Pro-Choice Washington, focusing on attracting and increasing major and mid-level donors.
• Manage and ensure the accurate maintenance of records and donor information in the donor database.
• Organize and serve as the main point person for major organizational fundraising events
• Oversee weekly upkeep and population of fundraising database and records, proposal and report files, and gift processing
• Develop strategy for new online and social media fundraising initiatives
• Help shape organizational strategy and play a leadership role in implementing the organization's strategic plan

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A strong and demonstratedcommitment to the fundamental right for a woman to choose a safe and legal abortion as a part of a full range of reproductive choices.
• Three years of professional fundraising experience in a non-profit or political organization.
• Demonstrated ability to prospect, cultivate and manage individual donations.
• Proven management and leadership capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Track record of identifying needs and opportunities, instinct to take initiative and be a self-starter
• Must gain job satisfaction from designing and executing aggressive and creative donor and member programs in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks at once
• Successful experience with and knowledge of social justice and women's donor communities (foundation and individual)
• Strategic thinker with ability to manage short term and long term plans and goals, with a record of achieving results.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should forward a resume, references, cover letter, and salary requirements to:
E-mail: hr@prochoicewashington.org
Subject: Development Director
NARAL is an equal opportunity employer and people of color are encouraged to apply.

Director of Individual Giving, Center for Reproductive Rights, New York, NY

Director for Individual Giving

Posted on: March 27, 2013
Application deadline: May 31, 2013
Posted by: Center for Reproductive Rights

BACKGROUND

The Center for Reproductive Rights (the "Center"), a global human rights organization founded in 1992 with expertise in constitutional and international law, seeks a Director of Individual Giving to be based in its New York City headquarters. The Director of Individual Giving reports to the Director of Development and joins the fund development team of an innovative and cutting-edge organization committed to promoting the equality, reproductive health, and self-determination of women throughout the world. National-level courts, regional human rights courts, and United Nations bodies have increasingly recognized that a woman's right to reproductive autonomy and reproductive healthcare are basic human rights that must be protected. The Center for Reproductive Rights has played a key role in securing these legal and policy victories and works with attorneys and advocates in the U.S., Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Europe. In addition to its headquarters, the Center has offices in Washington, D.C., Nairobi, Kenya, Bogotá, Colombia, Kathmandu, Nepal, and Geneva, Switzerland. The Center, with a current annual operating budget of approximately $15 million, has a 23-person board of directors and a diverse staff of over 100 professionals from Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Kenya, Korea, Nepal, Nigeria, the Philippines, Sweden, Slovakia, the U.K., and the U.S.

The Director of Individual Giving will be joining the Center at an exciting time for the institution and at a critical time for the nation. In December 2011, the Center's Board adopted a new strategic plan for 2012-2017. This plan was crafted with the input of both Board and staff during a year-long process of external and internal examination and deliberation. The Center has launched a number of bold new initiatives to go on the offense and change the discourse and policy landscape, while significantly expanding its capacity with new programing and ambitious fundraising goals. The Center is led by President and CEO Nancy Northup, who brings a rich mix of experience in public interest law, government service, and women's rights advocacy.

THE POSITION

The Center for Reproductive Rights seeks a highly successful and sophisticated fundraising leader with a commitment to the Center's mission, vision, and values to become its new Director of Individual Giving ("Director"). He or she is hardworking and systems-oriented, with a track record of success in growing individual support across the United States. The Director takes the lead on significantly increasing major gifts revenue, improving and building upon the direct response program, overseeing the research function of the department, and developing a more structured planned giving program. He or she envisions and leads all aspects of the Center's individual giving program, including the gala, and offers creative solutions and develops strategies to implement long and short-term giving goals for all levels of individual donors.

The Director of Individual Giving is an important member of the 10 person Development Department of which three (3) report directly to the Director. In order to develop sound and compelling cases for support, he or she partners with the program staff to remain well-versed in the Center's accomplishments, current priorities, legal developments and emerging issues on both the domestic and international fronts. The Director interacts with the Center's Executive and Management Teams, including the President and CEO, Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer and the Vice President of Programs. He or she engages with the Board of Directors to leverage their connections and execute personalized cultivation plans, as well as manage external consultants and agencies.

The Director is a results-oriented leader who promotes a culture of high performance and continuous improvement for the individual giving staff. He or she has strong interpersonal skills, a hands-on management style that can delegate and define job requirements, and the ability to address and solve problems or issues as they arise.

The successful candidate has a bachelor's degree and at least ten years of strategic fundraising experience with significant major gifts responsibility, ideally for national giving campaigns. He or she has a demonstrated track record of developing and implementing strategies for acquiring, reinstating, cultivating, and retaining low/mid dollar range donors, and the ability to direct major fundraising events. Collection and analysis of considerable donor data is integral to the success of the development programs, and the Director possesses solid understanding of data analysis and collection best practices, and particularly of Prospect Management or Moves Management within Raiser's Edge.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In collaboration with the Director of Development, provide vision and leadership for all aspects of the Center's major gifts program, including the management of a comprehensive strategy to implement highly ambitious long and short-term individual giving goals. • Establish and maintain a highly engaging donor cultivation cycle and gift stewardship program to ensure that new major donors are developed, existing donors are encouraged to upgrade and all major donors benefit from a close relationship with the Center. • Oversee all prospect donor research, prepare comprehensive donor profiles and briefing materials for donor calls and visits, and manage all correspondence and reporting to prospects and major donors. • Conceive, plan and implement donor cultivation and recognition events and manage other fundraising events. • Work with Board members and key volunteers to identify new communities and critical contacts to build a broader, more geographically diverse base of support both in the U.S. and internationally. • Develop strategies for incorporating planned giving opportunities into the individual giving program. • Oversee the multi-channel direct response program in collaboration with the Manager of Direct Response and direct response consultants. • Working with the Manager of Donor Data and Analysis, create and execute a moves management plan within Raisers Edge. • In partnership with the Manager of Direct Response and the direct response consultants, evaluate and analyze campaign progress and implement recommendations to improve results on a regular basis. • Oversee internal controls to safeguard donor data and ensure its integrity, and supplement with new policies and procedures when necessary. • Mentor and lead the individual giving team to support the development and execution of the major gifts strategy. • Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities and conduct annual performance appraisals.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor degree is required. • Minimum 10 years of experience working in a strategic fundraising position at the Major Gifts or Director level. • A successful track record of personally identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding high net-worth individuals. • Proven ability to implement new initiatives that significantly increase revenue. • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and energetic environment. • Experience in facilitating organizational change and in building, mentoring and coaching a team. • Excellent judgment and creative problem solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills. • Strategic and creative with the organizational skills necessary to ensure that strategies are implemented, objectives achieved, and successes measured. • Exceptional writing, editing, and oral communication skills. • Experience with sophisticated fundraising software, preferably Raisers Edge. • A high level of energy and initiative; grace and a sense of humor. • Commitment to the Center's mission, vision, and values.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and previous compensation. For more information on the Center for Reproductive Rights please visit their website at www.reproductiverights.org

HOW TO APPLY

Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed in confidence to: Jack Lusk, Managing Partner or Debbie Farrell Nelson Harris Rand Lusk 261 Madison Ave. 11th Floor New York, NY 10016 CRR-DIG@harrisrand.com

Director of Learning, Evaluation, and Impact, Global Fund for Women, San Francisco, CA

Director of Learning, Evaluation, and Impact

Posted on: March 5, 2013
Posted by: Global Fund for Women

JOB SUMMARY

The Global Fund for Women is committed to a learning and impact-oriented approach in order to demonstrate the effectiveness of its programmatic work. In order to meaningfully contribute to this aim, GFW is investing more deeply in its strategic approach to measuring results, changes in context and behaviors at all levels (individual, community, national, and global) and to determining the impact of its support for grantees as well as its own work.

The Director of Learning, Evaluation, and Impact (LEI) will provide the necessary capacity building, tools, and guidance to support Global Fund for Women partners, grantees, and staff to demonstrate the results of GFW's work and investment in programs to advance women's and girls' universal human rights. Internally, documenting GFW's learning and results is critical to ensuring our accountability to grantee partners and donors and to improving our program quality and strategic decision-making. Externally, doing so contributes to our advocacy, fundraising, policy influence, and communications with key stakeholders and constituencies.

The LEI role sits within the Program team and reports to the Vice President of Programs. This position is situated within a team-based work environment, where team members work collaboratively on the organization's program, monitoring, and learning objectives. The position has important accountabilities to the Development team and to the Global Fund's donors. It also requires close work with Global Fund grantee partners and advisors to guide their efforts to capture evidence and learning.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Design and Implement GFW's Learning, Evaluation, & Impact Framework

• Oversee the development of a whole-of-agency learning, monitoring, and evaluation framework and its implementation with staff, Board, grantees, advisors, and donors
• Contribute to the annual and strategic planning processes to ensure that learning, monitoring, and evaluation is a key component of this work
• Work closely with an LME consultancy in the development and operationalizing of this framework including the development of new tools and processes to capture impact data and oversee the timely and quality usage of tools
• Create and implement ongoing trainings for staff, grantees, and advisors in relation to all aspects of GFW's learning, monitoring, and evaluation approach
• Build the capacity of staff on effective approaches to capturing evidence, results, and impact
• Work closely with grantee partners to capture program impact data in line with program impact goals and priorities, and to capture emerging evidence to support advocacy strategy priorities
• Deliver a series of high impact development reports on an annual basis to meet donor commitments
• Work closely with the Development team in meeting with and reporting to donors regarding GFW's learning, monitoring, and impact assessment approaches and results
• Utilize and implement a range of mixed methodologies to capture outcomes and impact at both breadth (scale) and depth
• Develop professional contacts with other interested stakeholders (local and international NGOs, research institutions, etc.) who could collaborate on research initiatives and impact assessments
• Capture information related to the Global Fund's roles in support of social change and the realization of women's and girls' universal human rights

Reflection on GFW's Learning, Evaluation, & Impact

• Lead and facilitate ongoing reflection, learning, and program quality improvement
• Develop creative approaches to ensure unanticipated results and findings are captured, and develop and test new approaches
• Facilitate regular reflective practices with staff, partners, and communities to ensure ongoing learning and improvement
• Capture and document learning, pilots, and good practices and communicate recommendations for replication, scale-up, and improvement.
• Proactively seek relevant and potential ideas, best practices, success stories, and lessons learned in order to support grantee partners to pilot and scale-up initiatives and programs, as appropriate
• Work closely with partner and peer organizations to share data, information, and promote joint learning and reflection

External Operations

• Lead GFW's approach to project design, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting
• Assist with the development of detailed log frames for existing and new projects in line with program frameworks and donor priorities
• Support the formulation of indicators sensitive to gender and women's empowerment for all projects and build staff capacity for gender sensitive monitoring processes
• Support grantee partners with data collection processes when needed and provide oversight on analysis processes
• Provide input into project donor reports as needed to ensure key results and learning are effectively communicated
• Support grantee partners to manage internal and external evaluations (including assistance in identifying scope of evaluation and key learning questions) and M&E visits.
• Work with grantee partners and advisors to identify success stories and case studies to share with donors or post on Global Fund's website and work closely with the Global Fund's Communications team to develop the content

Database and Communication

• Ensure key data and learning is up to date and supports external communications and fundraising efforts
• Work closely with the Communications team to ensure that learning and impact is effectively communicated (through case studies, web material, etc.) to support the program and advocacy agenda
• Ensure maintenance of a database of up to date statistics and core lessons learned from previous projects and feed them into new proposals and reporting processes
• Help shape the capacity of GFW's database to support evaluation and learning
• Oversee the collection and submission of all program data to Global Fund databases

Internal Operations

• Support the overall goals and activities of the Learning, Evaluation, and Impact team
• Manage a small team in the development, implementation, and continual monitoring and improvement of program and advocacy strategies
• Actively participate with ideas, problem solving, and innovative thinking at all Program Directors and Program staff meetings and workshops and related events and meetings
• Participate in related forums, such as partner meetings, research launches, and sector meetings, and maximize follow-up on the emerging research and learning
• Provide leadership and proactive support in establishing a learning culture throughout the organization.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Internal Relationships

In this newly created role, the Director of Learning and Impact will lead a small team comprising a Senior Manager of Learning and Impact and a Program Officer of Learning and Impact. S/he will work closely with the Operations, Development, and Communication teams as well as with grantee partners and advisors to oversee their efforts in evidence gathering and data collection.

External Relationships

The Director of Learning and Impact will liaise with staff, grantee partners, advisors, donors, and NGO agencies to ensure synergies, collaboration, and networking on impact monitoring, research, and analysis; to strengthen partner and community capacity on participatory approaches to project and program monitoring and evaluation; and to ensure ongoing engagement of Global Fund's key stakeholders throughout.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong leader, team player, and experienced collaborator
• Outstanding action research and analysis skills
• Experience in managing consultancies in relation to developing a learning, monitoring, and evaluation framework
• Proven skills in design, monitoring, and evaluation
• Proven skills in capturing, analyzing, and documenting evidence from programming and advocacy initiatives
• Knowledge of and experience with databases
• Excellent understanding of development issues with emphasis on rights, partnership, participation, and sustainability
• Good understanding of gender issues and skills in conducting gender sensitive M&E and gender mainstreaming
• Leadership, managing staff, self-direction, and reporting
• Networking, partnering, and liaising with both external and internal stakeholders
• Research, evidence gathering, knowledge sharing, and reporting
• Conceptual and analytical thinking
• Gender awareness and sensitivity

Competencies

• Respect - Behaving in a manner that reflects a true belief in, and appreciation for, the dignity and potential of all human beings. Gaining other people's confidence and setting an environment of trust and openness.
• Integrity - Maintaining social, ethical, and organizational norms; adhering to codes of conduct and ethical principles inherent to the Global Fund for Women.
• Excellence - Setting high standards of performance for self and/or others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence; ensuring interactions and transactions are ethical and convey integrity.
• Diversity - Promoting, valuing, respecting, and fully benefiting from each individual's unique qualities, background, race, culture, age, gender, ability, values, lifestyle, perspectives, or interests; creating and maintaining a work environment that promotes diversity.

Preferred

• Background/qualifications in participatory methodologies that promote learning and social change; participatory research and evaluation designs
• Building Partnerships - Identifying opportunities and establishing effective strategic relationships with other teams or external organizations to help achieve the Global Fund's objectives
• Communicating with Impact - Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the key messages
• Information Monitoring - Setting up ongoing procedures to collect, review, and synthesize information
• Spanish, Arabic, or French language skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required

• Master's degree in gender or women's studies, economics, social sciences, political science, or public administration
• Background/qualifications in monitoring, evaluation, impact measurement, and social science research methodologies
• Minimum of 10 years experience working in development programming, with special emphasis on evidence gathering
• Proven experience in developing a learning, monitoring, and evaluation framework for an NGO
• Track record working collaboratively with civil society, communities, local NGO partners, and government officials
• Experience using participatory methods and rights based approaches
• Experience in leading monitoring and evaluating large programs and/or multiple projects/initiatives
• Experience of attribution, aggregation, analysis, and communication of impact data

Preferred

• Experience working with or within a feminist organization
• Experience of integrating and measuring gender transformative approaches to sectorial programs (e.g. food and livelihoods, health, education, humanitarian)

START DATE AND COMPENSATION

The projected start date for this position is March/April. The Director of Learning, Evaluation, and Impact position is full-time. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The Global Fund for Women offers 100% employer paid premium medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, and acupuncture insurance; an excellent paid leave package; a generous retirement plan; a professional development stipend; and other benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications and all supporting documents will be received until position is filled. To submit your application materials, please visit our website: http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/who-we-are/job-opportunities. All pages of the application should be typed and should include the following:

• Cover letter, with the applicant's current contact information
• Resume, including references with contact information

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Please note: due to the volume of applications we receive, we will not process incomplete applications.

Finance and Business Director, Bitch Media, Portland, OR

Finance and Business Director

Posted on: March 12, 2013
Posted by: Bitch Media

Bitch Media is a nonprofit, feminist media organization based in Portland, OR. Bitch magazine has been in publication since 1996, and our trademark "feminist response to pop culture" can be found in our blogs, audio, and other digital content at bitchmedia.org. 

DESCRIPTION
The Finance and Business Director at Bitch Media provides oversight for all aspects of financial management, manages vendor relationships, provides HR support, directs newsstand strategy for Bitch magazine, administers renewal strategy, and provides various levels of customer service. If you love accounting, data, and business strategy, read on!

• Reports to Executive Director 
• Classification: Part-time, 25 hours/week, exempt
• Compensation: $17/hour
• Benefits include full health and dental insurance and paid vacation
• This position is not a telecommuting opportunity

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial and Vendor Management:
• Oversees monthly financial operations and prepares analysis and reports 
• Responsible for Quickbooks entry, A/R, and A/P
• Reviews, updates, and/or develops all internal controls, including forms, processes, etc.
• Coordinates organizational budgeting process
• Preparation and reporting of payroll
• Oversees and evaluates most vendor relationships

Newsstand & Subscriptions:
• Directs and analyzes Bitch magazine newsstand strategy and liaisons with newsstand distributor
• Solicits and creates contracts with new direct retailers
• Liaisons with vendors about all aspects of renewal mailings and administer renewal efforts
• Creates reports for board, ED, and other staff on subscription statistics including cashflow, adds/drop, served counts, etc 
• Communicates with fulfillment house about a wide range of fulfillment issues
• Coordinates a wide range of administrative aspects of circulation: subscription related deadlines/calendar, needs, pricing, marketing questions, customer service issues, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Proficiency in Quickbooks and Excel
• Experience in nonprofit accounting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Competency with FileMaker Pro or similar software a plus
• Knowledge of publishing industry a plus

HOW TO APPLY
• Please email cover letter and résumé to jobs@bitchmedia.org referencing "Finance Director" in the subject line by March 25. Preference given to early applicants and those who can start by April 1. Please give your start date and any availability issues in your cover letter.
• Office location is not ADA accessible
• Principals only, recruiters; please do not contact this job poster
• No phone calls, please
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products, or commercial interests
• For more information, please visit www.bitchmedia.org